MUSIC APPRECIATION Syllabus
Summer 2011
Blended Tuesday 9:00 am – 11:50 am
3 credits
Rm. 6104
MUSC 1113 302 Call#: 30086
Heidi Rigert, Associate Professor
50%
Office: 6267C Phone: 595-7755 607-4892 (cell)
E-mail: hrigert@tulsacc.edu
Office Hours: by appointment
Performing Arts Division:
Kelly Clark, Dean
Phone: 595-7752
Rm: 6267D
Course Description:
A concise survey of the basic elements of music and their application in the music literature of Western
civilization, from the Baroque to the present. Relevant cultural influences upon the music of each era are
observed. (No pre-requisite, fulfills a Humanities requirement)
Textbook and CDs:
Kristine Forney and Joseph Machlis. Enjoyment of Music shorter tenth edition with CD package and Student
Resource DVD, Norton: 2007.
Course Objective:
The purpose of this course is to introduce basic musical elements, forms, and stylistic periods to students with
little or no background in music. By studying a wide variety of musical styles, the student will develop an
understanding of the language of music and how music and the arts play an active role in shaping our culture
and history. The student will develop analytical listening skills by learning to identify various musical styles,
forms, textures, etc.
Scope of Course:
This course will begin with a brief introduction to the basic elements of music, such as form, harmony,
rhythm, melody, texture, and notation. The remainder of the semester will be devoted to applying this
knowledge to the chronological study of Western musical styles with the addition of some non-Western
music. The material and musical examples will be approached both in terms of the aesthetic content and the
historical, cultural context. Brief discussions of individual composers and representative works will be
incorporated into the studies of stylistic periods.
Teaching Methods:
Fifty percent of this class will be online. Students will be expected to complete online assignments, online
group projects and discussions. Course will also include in-class lecture, demonstration, musical examples,
visual and audio aids, class discussion, and individual listening and participation.
Evaluation Techniques:
Students will earn points by successfully completing assignments, group projects, essays, tests and a creative
project. This is a blended course; students will be required to complete a portion of the assignments and
group projects online through blackboard. Essays will be submitted through blackboard. The number of
possible points for each is shown below.
5 Exams will be given. Students must take at least 4 tests. If student takes 5, the lowest score will be
dropped. Exams will consist primarily of short answers, matching, multiple choice and listening
identification. Students must attend class on the day the test is given . NO MAKEUPS – if you miss a test,
your grade for this test will be a zero and this will be the lowest grade that is dropped.
The student will submit A COMPLETED STUDY GUIDE at the designated due date PRIOR to each test.
This is worth 10% of every test grade.
3 Essay assignments will be given during the semester. Students are required to do at least two. (One
essay must be the Creative Project essay.) If student completes all three, the lowest grade is dropped. These
must be typed, double spaced and include a title. Points will be deducted for incorrect grammar. Late
essays will not be accepted.
Creative Project will include a creative project to be shared with class or in a small group, an essay (one of
the three listed above) and an evaluation. Required for all students.
Music Journal assignment will be given the first week of class and is required.
Concert Report of a live musical performance will be required during the semester. All reports must be
typed and should include the program (if applicable) to receive full credit. Performances must be approved
by instructor.
BONUS POINTS may be earned by completing a video assignment OR an extra concert report.
Grading System:
Exams
Essays
Online discussions
Online group project
Creative Project
Music Journal
Concert Report
Video Assignment
Number of points:
400 pts. (100 per exam)
200 pts. (100 per essay)
80 pts. (40 each)
50 pts.
100 pts.
50 pts. per assign.
50 pts. each
20 pts. each
Min. Number required:
at least 4 of 5
at least 2 of 3
2
1
1
1
1
0
Limits:
*none
*none
1
**2
1
*if more than the minimum is completed, the lowest score will be dropped
**extra credit concert report is worth 20pts.
Total number of points equals final grade (out of a possible 930):
837 and up
=A
744 - 836
=B
651 - 743
=C
558 - 650
=D
557 and below = F
Attendance Policy:
Regular attendance is strongly recommended because of the importance of daily discussions, especially
concerning listening examples. Students will be expected to have access to internet on a regular basis to
complete weekly assignments even if absent from class. The student is responsible for consulting with the
instructor regarding any absences and the makeup work required. If the student does not officially
withdraw and is consistently absent from class, the student will receive a failing grade.
Availability of Instructor:
The instructor will be available for tutoring sessions by appointment. Students are encouraged to ask for
assistance when needed and may leave a message on office or cell voice mail.
Academic Accommodation for Students with Disabilities:
TCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs.
The responsibility for acquiring these services rests with the student. For information, contact the campus
counseling and testing office.
Classroom Conduct:
Please be courteous and refrain from talking when instructor or classmate is speaking. If a student engages in
disruptive behavior, he or she will be asked to leave the classroom.
Please turn off and put away all cell phones and pagers during class time. NO TEXTING OR
COMPUTER USE IN CLASS.
COURSE OUTLINE (Subject to change! Students should check Blackboard for announcements.)
Students are expected to keep up with the assigned reading.
Week of: Chapter or Topic covered:
6/7
Introduction, Elements of Music, Music Journal explained
Styles, function of music, Students will be invited to bring in
one short example of favorite musical ‘style’
Baroque
Purcell’s opera Dido and Aenaes
Melody, Emotions, Words
6/14
6/21
6/28
Instruments – bring your instrument to class!
Instruments, textures, Emotion in instrumental music
Classical symphony and opera; discussion for essay
Amadeus extra credit due
Romantic era; Story through music, program music, opera
Creative Project/Essay Discussion
Immortal Beloved extra credit
Project objective statement due: 6/23
Ballet, early 20th century American music
Project discussions: What is art? What is the meaning of Music?
Due Dates:
Study Guide 1
Due 6/9
Online Discussion
Due: 6/14
Music Jrnl
Due: 6/14
Test 1: 6/14
Study Guide 2
Due 6/16
Essay 1: due 6/21
Test 2: 6/21
Study Guide 3
Due 6/23
Online Discussion
Due 6/28
Test 3: Due 6/28
Study Guide 4
Due 6/30
Online group project
Due 7/7
7/5
NO CLASS
Work on creative projects and online group project
7/12
PROJECT PRESENTATIONS TO CLASS
You must be present on July 12
Creative Projects
& Eval Due 7/12
Essay 2 Due 7/14
7/19
Music as a reflection of Culture
Rag, Blues, Jazz; American Musical: Bernstein’s West Side Story
Test 4: 7/19
Study Guide 5
Due 6/21
Essay 3 Due: 7/26
7/26
Conclusion
Test 5: Due 7/26
Concert Report
Due 7/26